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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
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Subpart C. Protection of Natural Resources |
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Article I. Land Resources |
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Chapter 87. Surface Mining of Coal |
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SubChapter E. SURFACE COAL MINES: MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
Section 87.106. Hydrologic balance: sediment control measures
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Appropriate sediment control measures shall be designed, constructed and maintained using the best technology currently available to:
(1) Prevent to the extent possible contributions of sediment to streamflow or to runoff outside the affected area.
(2) Meet the treatment requirements and effluent limitations of § 87.102 (relating to hydrologic balance: effluent standards).
(3) Minimize erosion to the extent possible.
(4) Meet the requirements of Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control).
The provisions of this § 87.106 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended May 8, 1998, effective May 9, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 2227. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (206808).
Notation
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 87.70 (relating to erosion and sedimentation control plan); 25 Pa. Code § 87.104 (relating to stream channel diversions); 25 Pa. Code § 87.160 (relating to haul roads and access roads); and 25 Pa. Code § 89.173 (relating to performance standards).